Day Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Chris Porter's early goal was enough to give Derby County a 1-0 victory over Premier League Stoke City at Pride Park this evening. Porter headed home a Kris Commons cross early on in Derby's penultimate friendly ahead of the big kick-off at Leeds United on 7 August. Rob Hulse and Robbie Savage were not involved as a precautionary measure as they reported in at Moor Farm today with sore groins. As a result, Nigel Clough didn't want to risk further injury, so the pair watched on from the stands. Glorious Derbyshire sunshine greeted both teams as they entered the immaculate-looking pitch at Pride Park after its course of summer treatment. Going into tonight's game Derby's pre-season form had been impressive, and their sky-high confidence was evident early on as they took the game to the visitors. On 7 minutes, Derby had the breakthough. Commons delivered a pin-point cross from the left and Porter got up above Collins to send a diving header low beyond Begovic. It was once more another impressive team goal from Derby, patiently keeping the ball before Commons' quality came up trumps to find a hole in the Potters' backline. That has been one of the highlights of pre-season so far; Derby have scored some fantastic team moves that wouldn't look out of place in the top flight. Stoke came back strongly and from a trademark Rory Delap long throw they were almost level but Huth's glancing header was just off target. On the evidence of the early exchanges, Derby were more than a match for their Premier League opponents as they sprayed the ball around the pitch in a confident manner and retained possession for long spells. After such an eventful opening the latter stages of the first-half were lacked goalmouth action, but plenty of neat football from both sides. Derby had an opportunity on the break to extend their lead before the break but Commons' ball to the onrushing Green was cleared in a nick of time by Huth's outstretched leg. Stoke, a week behind Derby in their pre-season preparations, were eager to get the ball forwards to Sidebe and Fuller at every opportunity and pick up the play off them but Leacock and Anderson were on top of their game to keep the duo quiet. The visitors are renowned for being dangerous from set plays and they were close to hauling themselves back onto level terms early in the 2nd half but Faye's header was well blocked from a corner. Stoke were showing eagerness to get back into proceedings, but Derby's workrate and determination was second to none to keep City out. Derby had to be patient in their search for an opportunity to extend their lead, but continued to use the ball well create neat passages of play. That patient was almost rewarded when Roberts fed Pringle down the left and he delivered a dangerous ball into the box that a stretching Cywka was only inches away from connecting to. Cywka then had a shot from long range that whistled just wide as he stamped his authority on the game with a second half masterclass. He then weaved his way past two players from out wide on the right and blasted a curling left-foot effort which was just off target. Derby made a selection of changes at various points of the 2nd half, introducing fresh legs to allow other members of the squad to collect important match time. One of those introduced into the action was Dave Martin and he almost made it 2-0 with a stinging low drive with 3 minutes left but a deflection off Wilkinson took the ball wide. Bywater wasn't called in action to make a save of any note throughout and he wasn't tested late on as Derby maintained their lead to secure another confidence-boosting pre-season victory. Derby will round off their pre-season preparations by welcoming Birmingham City to Pride Park on Saturday. Derby County: Bywater, Brayford, Roberts, Leacock (Moxey 69), Anderson, Bailey, Green (Pringle 54), Doyle, Commons (Martin 74), Cywka (O'Brien 89), Porter (Varney 76) Not Used: Deeney Stoke City: Begovic (Sorensen 62), Huth (Higginbotham 66), Collins, Whelan, Shawcross (Wilkinson 66), Faye, Delap, Whitehead, Sidibe, Fuller (Tuncay 62), Etherington (Lawrence 49) Attendance: 10,386 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 they did play well, very impressed. the young american looked tidy needs a bit of muscle on him though, looked abit light weight. played some good football on the deck was nice not seeing sideways sav in a way because they defo seem to have more pace and zip going foward. looking good for the season i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Elvis Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Did you win? Blimey I'm off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 We're gunna win the league, we're gunna win the league, and now you're gunna believe us, and now you're gunna believe us, and now you're gunna BELIEVE USSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! WE'RE GUNNA WIN THE LEAGUE! I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 i believe you Mr B had a look out for you tonight so i could run your toes over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Haha, I was the tall dark hansome one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Elvis Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 That now, null and voids your previous post! LIAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Haha, I was the tall dark hansome one. suprised i missed you then with all them munters from stoke walking aound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 We're the black and white armyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Good game good game ! first half was better, we actually played proper football, passing the ball, no headtennis , Cywka looked good so did Brayford and Doyle, infact i thought they all played well. 10,000 fans for a friendly - now that's impressive ! Could you hear the barmy army ? http://i32.tinypic.com/10ro0ew" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Like this one http://i28.tinypic.com/156g3r6" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Vicky did you see what Lyndsey said about Savage? [sIZE=1](that's for earlier Lyndsey! mwahahaha)[/sIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 bit ch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 You started it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 yeah well im gonna finish it ner ner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Vicky did you see what Lyndsey said about Savage? [sIZE=1](that's for earlier Lyndsey! mwahahaha)[/sIZE] No :eek: what - which thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Erm this thread m'lady........ they did play well, very impressed. the young american looked tidy needs a bit of muscle on him though, looked abit light weight. played some good football on the deck was nice not seeing sideways sav in a way because they defo seem to have more pace and zip going foward. looking good for the season i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I've heard Vicky's new toyboy Bailey played well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 YOUR ***** AAARRRRRRRRRHHHHHH! WHERE'S OUR NOSEY STOKE FANS!!?? LETS BE AVIN YOOOOOOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 all 5 of them have now realsied after defeat they are illiterate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Say's the person that can't spell realised mwhahahahahahaha, you crack me up Young'Un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 my keyboard knackers up somtimes and when I type, I type really fast thus very often i miss out letters, I have done it in numerous posts because i type fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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